Formal Logic

A comprehensive 5-day introductory unit on speech and debate, covering public speaking, argumentation, logic, research, and competitive formats.

A graduate-level sequence focused on integrating deductive, inductive, and analogical reasoning into a cohesive defensive strategy for academic and professional contexts.

A high-intensity vocabulary sequence for 10th graders focusing on the logic of analogies. Students progress from basic pattern recognition to designing their own complex logic puzzles, treating language as a series of solvable equations.

A 12th-grade ELA unit focused on the logical sequencing of ideas within dense informational texts and complex arguments. Students analyze how the ordering of premises and evidence determines the validity and rhetorical impact of a text.

A high-level bridging of English Language Arts and formal logic, focusing on the structural patterns of reasoning through analogies. Students move from basic symbolic notation to complex deductive puzzles, treating language with mathematical precision.

A 9th-grade English Language Arts sequence that bridges formal logic with argumentative writing. Students learn to use valid argument forms like Modus Ponens, Modus Tollens, and Hypothetical Syllogisms as structural blueprints for high-quality, undeniable writing.

A comprehensive 9th-grade lesson on logical reasoning and argumentation. Students learn to build sound arguments using premises and conclusions while identifying common logical fallacies to strengthen their persuasive writing and speaking skills.

A high-school level exploration of Sherlock Holmes's methods, focusing on the distinction between observation, inference, and deduction through character analysis.

Students will learn the fundamental differences between deductive and inductive reasoning, evaluating the strength and certainty of arguments through video analysis and creative writing.